<p>I was wondering about how it should sound honest. I've been writing and re-writing, staying to my real interests, quirks and traits - but it still sounds too preppy for me. Does anyone have an advice on how to sound sincere? Because right now, I feel mine sounds like: Hey! Stanford! Hey! Look at me, I'm this really nice person! </p>
<p>...Which I obviously don't want.</p>
<p>I’ve found when a student, or anyone for that matter, writes from the heart, honesty comes across.</p>
<p>Good luck! :)</p>
<p>Your post caught my eye… I was talking to a woman at my hair stylists not long ago and this was the same prompt, written at the last minute, that caught the Stanford reader’s eye. It was written straight from the heart. He was a twin and wrote about how he had shared a room all his life, etc. (I’m sue there are pluses & minuses to that!) and was really good at sharing 
then went on to say that he’d be bringing his coffee pot and his favorite coffee mug… sounds too simple, but it connected with someone. I think the more honest you are, the more likely you will connect with that reader. Try not to think about what they want to hear, but what you want your roommate to know about you. If quirky works for you, then say it! There is not a wrong answer here ;)</p>
<p>Thanks, snorkelmom and eCoachJen. 
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<p>I’ve told myself a thousand times to just be ‘disgustingly honest’ (as one of the members here put it XD), yet I sense a false cheerful tone that comes across. Again, it might just be my stupid writing skills. I’m trying to be openly creative with it, though, so hopefully that will give a good impression.</p>
<p>Don’t be disgustingly honest, be your beautiful honest self and just start from and with your loving heart. I know it sounds simple but works really well most of the time. :)</p>